Part 4: Save It
Message
Biblical Perspective on Saving:
Why to save:
Warning about saving:
How to REAP a harvest of savings: Little by Little. Prov 13:11
- The Ant is our model in nature. Prov 30:24-25
- Joseph is our model in the Bible. Gen. 41:33-36
- Saving is wise. Prov. 21:20
Why to save:
- Take care of your family. 1 Tim. 5:8, Prov. 13:2
- Have money to share and give. 1 Cor. 16:2
- Protect you from the “debt cycle.” Prov. 27:12
Warning about saving:
- Check your motives: Stewardship. Luke 12:42-46, Lk 16:10-12
- Watch against hoarding. Luke 12:16-21
- Make sure you are not gaining money wrongly:
- Dishonestly: Prov. 11:1
- Earning money illegally: Prov. 10:2
- Lying on tax returns: Prov 21:6
- Overcharging: Prov 28:8
- Failing to pay employees what is owed: James 5:4
- Quickly: Proverbs 13:11, 28:20,22
- Dishonestly: Prov. 11:1
How to REAP a harvest of savings: Little by Little. Prov 13:11
- Regulate: Put your savings in a different bank and don’t get a debit card or online app.
- Eliminate: Find the leaks and waste and divert them to savings.
- Automate: Automation beats determination every time.
- Perspirate: Work hard and smart.
Announcements
NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, join us for Money-Life Pt 5: Investing. You won’t want to miss this enlightening week on the power of investing and how it can bless many and change your future. Join us next Sunday for part 5!
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
BABY DEDICATION: Sunday, Mar. 10. If you would like to dedicate your baby to Jesus or have questions, please scan the QR code and let us know, or talk with Thomas.
BAPTISM CELEBRATION: If you are following Jesus and haven’t been baptized, Sunday, April 14th is your opportunity to obey Christ and take the next step. Please mark a Connection Card or talk with us.
CONNECTION SOFTBALL: Practices will start on Saturdays Feb 24th from 4-6pm and continue March 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd until season starts on Wednesday March 27th. Sign up in the back of the room.
BLUEPRINTS FOR BELONGING: This is the first introduction to The Connection and a step in our membership process. Mark your Connection card and plan to join us for our next class, SUNDAY MARCH 17TH. We will have lunch, get to know each other, and learn more about The Connection.
YOUTH CONNECT: SUPER BOWL PARTY! Come on out to the Simmon’s House for a fun pizza party from 5:30-8:00pm. Please bring a snack to share. (2050 Eldorado Court, St Cloud)
KID’S CONNECT NEEDS YOUR HELP: This growing ministry needs your help to pour into our next generation of World-Changers! Contact Shelby: 407-338-6105
MISSION TRIP MEETING: Come out Saturday Feb 24th at 6:00pm at the VanBuskirk home for an update on Cuba and Louisianna. Pizza and drinks will be served. (1764 West Virginia Dr. Kissimmee)
THANKS FOR GIVING: We have an offering box that you may contribute in. You may also donate online through our website: www.connectionchurch.net.
Thank you for giving to The Connection ministry.
Weekly Budget: $15,897
Last Week’s Income: $10,905
Note: The budget includes both counseling centers, which are part of our church.
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
BABY DEDICATION: Sunday, Mar. 10. If you would like to dedicate your baby to Jesus or have questions, please scan the QR code and let us know, or talk with Thomas.
BAPTISM CELEBRATION: If you are following Jesus and haven’t been baptized, Sunday, April 14th is your opportunity to obey Christ and take the next step. Please mark a Connection Card or talk with us.
CONNECTION SOFTBALL: Practices will start on Saturdays Feb 24th from 4-6pm and continue March 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd until season starts on Wednesday March 27th. Sign up in the back of the room.
BLUEPRINTS FOR BELONGING: This is the first introduction to The Connection and a step in our membership process. Mark your Connection card and plan to join us for our next class, SUNDAY MARCH 17TH. We will have lunch, get to know each other, and learn more about The Connection.
YOUTH CONNECT: SUPER BOWL PARTY! Come on out to the Simmon’s House for a fun pizza party from 5:30-8:00pm. Please bring a snack to share. (2050 Eldorado Court, St Cloud)
KID’S CONNECT NEEDS YOUR HELP: This growing ministry needs your help to pour into our next generation of World-Changers! Contact Shelby: 407-338-6105
MISSION TRIP MEETING: Come out Saturday Feb 24th at 6:00pm at the VanBuskirk home for an update on Cuba and Louisianna. Pizza and drinks will be served. (1764 West Virginia Dr. Kissimmee)
THANKS FOR GIVING: We have an offering box that you may contribute in. You may also donate online through our website: www.connectionchurch.net.
Thank you for giving to The Connection ministry.
Weekly Budget: $15,897
Last Week’s Income: $10,905
Note: The budget includes both counseling centers, which are part of our church.